technologies , is bringing the digital and the physical worlds together .”
Samsung sees the potential of the Internet of Things ( IoT ) technology in every room of the house . Regarding the kitchen , for instance , Eun said : “ It ’ s a place that will intelligently provide everyone living in your home with the meal planning and preparation to enable a healthier and happier lifestyle . And these aren ’ t just kitchen appliances that simply store , cook and keep your food fresh . They will become your nutritionist , your personal chef , and shopping assistant .” Of the bathroom , “ It will be transformed into a wellness and health center , constantly checking in and sampling key health indicators of your overall well-being .”
Aside from titans such as Huawei and Samsung , smaller Asian organisations also made their mark . One such example was Japanese lunar exploration startup ispace , which raised over $ 90mn in a Series A round led by Japan Airlines and Tokyo Broadcasting System . Takeshi Hakamada , CEO and founder , spoke about the business opportunities private lunar missions presented to non-space companies .
33 asia . businesschief . com